Re: [IRCA] Oklahoma TP DX 1/30/17

Very good TP-DX conditions are currently showing up on the west coast this morning, Richard. Both 594-JOAK and 972-HLCA have hit several S9 peaks, and both 657-Pyongyang and 738-BEL2 are managing fair audio. Even 936 (presumed Anhui) had weak audio around 1345. Its still pitch dark here,

Re: [IRCA] Oklahoma TP DX 1/30/17

Early results show signs of improved reception this morning here in Alberta as well. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta On 1/30/2017 6:56 AM, Richard N Allen wrote: There were signs of TP DX this morning, but only JOUB 774 had any audio (poor) fading in and out at 1236 to 1327 GMT. There

[IRCA] Improved TP Conditions in Colorado

--- Begin Message --- Good Morning, indeed! I listened from 1358 to 1425 with the following results: 774, JOUB with female with EE lesson at a good level at 1358, hanging in with sporadic audio until 1425 747 JOIB with faint audio at 1411 Decent carriers on 1242, 1134, 1044, 972, 828, 693, 594

[IRCA] Oklahoma TP DX 1/30/17

There were signs of TP DX this morning, but only JOUB 774 had any audio (poor) fading in and out at 1236 to 1327 GMT. There was a consistent carrier on 828 (JOBB?) producing a strong heterodyne against WCCO until after sunrise. Also, an unidentified carrier on 702. Traces of signals on 972

Re: [IRCA] LW BC

thanks. i saw the carrier on 171. nothing here on 252. headed out of town for the week so no radio for me :( On Sun, Jan 29, 2017 at 5:06 PM, transistor wrote: > ... showing up in Michigan. 171 & 252 > > Scott > ___ > IRCA

Re: [IRCA] Oklahoma TP DX 1/30/17

Sure was, Gary. Interesting, though, that within minutes (I'm typing this at 15:39 UTC), stations just vanished! Go figure. 73,...Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 2:19 PM, wrote: > Very good TP-DX conditions are currently showing up on the west

[IRCA] Wait, what!? DX 30 Jan West Coast TP's...

Actual good signals at 1500 UTC! Full report shortly... Colin Newell - CoffeeCrew.com - VA7WWV - Victoria - BC > > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on

[IRCA] Puyallup, WA Ultralight TP's for 1-30

A routine band check after some antenna work at 1230 turned into one of the more interesting TP-DX sessions lately. Asians were certainly on the warpath, with odd stations like 738-BEL2 and a presumed 936-Anhui managing audio in the predawn darkness, not to mention S9 signals from the likes of

Re: [IRCA] Oklahoma TP DX 1/30/17

<<< Sure was, Gary. Interesting, though, that within minutes (I'm typing this at 15:39 UTC), stations just vanished! Go figure. 73,...Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC >>> Yes, Walt, dawn enhancement was pretty much a fizzler here also, compared to the 1200-1400 predawn period. Most of the Asians

Re: [IRCA] Oklahoma TP DX 1/30/17

603 was the stand out for me as well -- on/about 1510 UTC. On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 8:32 AM, wrote: > > > Yes, Walt, dawn enhancement was pretty much a fizzler here also, compared > to the 1200-1400 predawn period. Most of the Asians dropped off with the > increasing

[IRCA] TP's for Monday January 30, 2017 Victoria B.C.

> Only had a few minutes at 1500 UTC - but the band was impressive on my temporary N-S ALA100 - Lots of hets and presence of potential audio - with stand outs on 594, 603, 612, 621, 639, 774, 891, 972, 1053, 1098... 1566, 1575 Time to put the West Flag back up if this is a trend! Drake R8 -

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2017 Jan 30 2105 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 30 January follow. Solar flux 77 and estimated planetary A-index 8. The

Re: [IRCA] off grid noise

That's the way I've done it although this time I didn't need to go to the breaker box. I was easily able to DF the noise with one of my Sony 2010's on batteries. Russ Edmunds WB2BJH Blue Bell, PA Grid FN20id From: IRCA on

Re: [IRCA] noise?

I wouldn't apologize, Bill! You've got a great "rig." And I don't think ground is nearly as important as it would be to single-ended antennas like long wires and verticals. Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: billy brooks Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 2:58 PM

Re: [IRCA] off grid noise

I'm thankful to Chuck for mentioning the Monster Power inverter that he found so low in RFI noise. My search for a low noise inverter began years ago when I was trying to use a Racal RA6790/GM in a DC-only DXpedition setting. Even with my so-called "medical grade, low RFI" inverter placed inside a

[IRCA] noise?

Too much noise is the reason I've curtailed / stopped my dx'ing activities. But I will say, the hobby has advanced to the starship level of technology compared to my lowly knight r-100a w'/160ft. random set-up, back in the '60's. You folks have me just blown away with your sdr abilities and

Re: [IRCA] off grid noise

Interesting discussion guys. Too much noise comes from this supposed high tech home of mine. There's probably lots I can do. 73 KAZ On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 1:04 PM, Guy Atkins wrote: > I'm thankful to Chuck for mentioning the Monster Power inverter that he > found so low in

Re: [IRCA] off grid noise

I'm still a fan of taking a battery portable to the fuse box ("load center") and switching off legs one at a time while listening for noise changes. That drill led me to a DTV converter/set-top box that turned out to be reradiating noise back up the coax to the TV antenna. ...not to mention

Re: [IRCA] off grid noise

I recently discovered that I had two older ethernet adapters in line for my home network, the power supplies for which over the past year or so have apparently 'gone south' in terms of the noise they produce. Both are switching supplies, both 10+ years old and in continuous use, so that is to

[IRCA] Note to editors on Korean transmitter locations

As mentioned to Gary in his note about receiving 603 (KBS 2 Seoul), I mentioned that 603 is not in Namyang-eup. I often see this very outdated information in station databases, especially those which are run by the older folks in the hobby (no offense, of course!!!) and never blame any DXer for

Re: [IRCA] noise?

Billy that ALA 1530LP is a fine antenna. Can you mount it outside somewhere on your property where it is less noisy? Perhaps raise it up and put it on a rotor? 73 KAZ On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 3:16 PM, Mark Durenberger wrote: > I wouldn't apologize, Bill! You've got a

[IRCA] noise

Something I forgot to mention previously. I'm experimenting with running my drake r8a and wellbrook 1530 loop on a 12v 7ah battery. while it is a bit quieter, I cant'say conclusively. Reason being, I still have my trusty acer desktop at hand. But I've switched it off, and not noticed any

Re: [IRCA] Puyallup, WA Ultralight TP's for 1-30

Nice audio!! It's hard to hear what's going on in your clip of 603 Hwaseong, though it is Korean (seemingly a second station in there too) and that song on 972 is a real Korean oldie there. PS: On a more specific note, 603 is not in Namyang. But I'll send a separate message to the list on

Re: [IRCA] noise?

Wow!!! One of the big guns replies to me! I'm so flattered. where do I kiss your ring? -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Mark Durenberger Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 4:17 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of

Re: [IRCA] noise?

Geez. I was hoping neil wasn't one of the responders to this thread. I was formerly running his 17' x 64' kaz as my antenna oriented west w/900ohm resistor as terminator. My wellbrook is outside on the balcony railing about 5' from the brick façade. Using a rotator to orient and lmr-240

Re: [IRCA] Puyallup, WA Ultralight TP's for 1-30

Hi Chris, Thanks for your comments on the Korean TP's, and any corrections on the station locations. I'm sure that you are far more knowledgeable about these stations and transmitters than any of us (who have been stuck here on this side of the big pond). When Asian conditions are really

[IRCA] S. AZ LWBC Monday night

This Monday evening 171 Morocco is the strongest I've heard it in quite awhile, weak/medium at 0200 utc. 252 not heard at the same time, but was poorly heard at 0130 utc. I guess the solar activity hasn't caught up with us yet. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; E/W longwire

[IRCA] LW BC in CO

--- Begin Message --- Only carriers on 171, 198 and 252 so far, 0255 - 0320 UTC. Craig Barnes Wheat Ridge, CO Drake R8A ALA1530ln --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

Re: [IRCA] noise?

How did you know I've been putting on weight? :-)) Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: billy brooks Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 5:50 PM To: 'Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America' Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise? Wow!!! One of the big guns replies

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2017 Jan 31 0005 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 30 January follow. Solar flux 77 and estimated planetary A-index 6. The

[IRCA] LW BC 1/31/17

Medi 1 Radio is coming in here on 171 kHz with fair signal. Radio Algérienne on 252 kHz with poor strength. SNRT is barely audible on 207 kHz. Sadly, after 55 years of listening I heard Radio Australia close down without ceremony at 0100. Richard Allen, near Perry OK USA, WR-G313e &

Re: [IRCA] LW BC 1/31/17

BBC Radio 4 poor on 198 kHz at 2110 GMT. Richard Allen, near Perry OK USA, WR-G313e & ALA1530LNP. Sent from my iPad ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this

Re: [IRCA] LW BC 1/31/17

Algeria 252 (fair), Morocco 171 & 207 (poor), and Germany 183 (barely audible) at 0330 GMT. No sign of any MW signals yet. Richard. Sent from my iPad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

Re: [IRCA] LW BC 1/31/17

France 216 (fair) and Algeria 252 (fair) at 0430. Morocco 171 (poor) at 0445. BBC 198 (barely audible to poor). The strongest signal is silent carrier on 162. Best night of long wave DX in many years. Richard. Sent from my iPad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous

[IRCA] Alberta TPs for 30 January 2017

The bar isn't that high, but this was probably the best morning thus far in 2017, especially on the lower half of the band. Apart from the audio listed below many other freqs had respectable carriers. 558 unIDFaint, with music at 1432. 567 JOIKSapporo, JAPAN Poor, with man

[IRCA] 1610 CHHA

Once again tonight, good reception from 1610 CHHA Voces Latinas from Toronto. Not quite as strong, but still a very respectable signal with latin music, and frequent announcements, and occasional English IDs. All this at 05:45 UTC 73, Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC